{"id":7043,"date":"2022-09-20T16:38:30","date_gmt":"2022-09-20T16:38:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/?p=7043"},"modified":"2022-09-20T16:38:35","modified_gmt":"2022-09-20T16:38:35","slug":"veggies-in-your-diet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/health-and-wellness\/veggies-in-your-diet\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Veggies to Take Root in Your Diet + One Surprise Ingredient"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Mom was right when she said, &#8220;Eat your <a aria-label=\"vegetables (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vegetables.co.nz\/vegetables-a-z\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">vegetables<\/a>. They&#8217;re good for you.&#8221; Veggies should be a part of your daily diet and here&#8217;s why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Header0\">In this Healthy Insight:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"#Header1\" class=\"rank-math-link\">What is a vegetable?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Header2\" class=\"rank-math-link\">The tasty tomato<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Header3\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Super-strong spinach<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Header4\" class=\"rank-math-link\">The crunchy carrot<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Header5\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Pleasing parsley<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Header6\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Alfalfa &#8211; not from &#8220;The Little Rascals&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Header7\" class=\"rank-math-link\">One surprise ingredient &#8211; beeswax<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"    src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/veggie-bowl-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"bowl of vegetables\" class=\"wp-image-8307\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/veggie-bowl-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/veggie-bowl-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/veggie-bowl-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/veggie-bowl.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Header1\"><strong>What is a vegetable?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When we taste them, most of us can identify fruits versus veggies, but few of us can actually explain the difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A fruit contains seeds and develops from the flower of a plant, while a vegetable comes from other parts of the plant and consists of roots, stems or leaves. Fruits are usually sweet and used in desserts or juices. Veggies have a milder flavor and make great side dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are some commonly considered veggies that are technically fruits including tomatoes, avocados, pumpkins, zucchini, olives and peppers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Header2\"><strong>The tasty tomato<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Tomato\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">tomato<\/a> (<em>Solanum lycopersicum<\/em>) is native to South America and contain good amounts of vitamins C and K along with the antioxidant lycopene, well-known for heart health. Besides red, tomatoes also come in yellow, orange, green and purple and can be found in various sizes, shapes and flavors. Although they mainly consist of water, they are also a decent source of fiber and add some zing to salads, pastas and sauces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"    src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/spinach-bowl-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"spinach bowl\" class=\"wp-image-8308\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/spinach-bowl-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/spinach-bowl-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/spinach-bowl-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/spinach-bowl.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Header3\"><strong>Super-strong spinach<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Popeye was onto something when he popped open a can of <a aria-label=\"spinach (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Spinach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">spinach<\/a> to stay strong and fight the bad guy. It\u2019s exceedingly healthy and chock-full of nutrition and vitamins including A, C, K1 and folic acid along with minerals iron and calcium. Spinach (<em><u>Spinacia oleracea<\/u><\/em>) is a leafy green vegetable related to beets and is delicious fresh, added to a salad or steamed. It\u2019s high in insoluble fiber and supports good digestion as it adds bulk to the stool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Header4\"><strong>The crunchy carrot<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The crunchy, weight-loss friendly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Carrot\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"carrot (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">carrot<\/a> (<em>Daucus carota<\/em>) is a root vegetable and an excellent source of fiber, biotin and vitamin K1, among other nutrients. Its bright orange color comes from beta carotene which your body converts into vitamin A, a vision favorite. It\u2019s also well-known for its antioxidants to fight free radicals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"    src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/parsley-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"browse parsley\" class=\"wp-image-8309\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/parsley-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/parsley-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/parsley-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/parsley.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Header5\"><strong>Pleasing parsley<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Herbs\/Parsley\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Parsley (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Parsley<\/a>, (<em>Petroselinum crispum),<\/em> is native to the Mediterranean where it was used by ancient civilizations for culinary purposes. With a mild flavor it can be used fresh or dried with soups, salads and sauces, as a garnish, or used after meals to freshen breath. You can even find parsley supplements for this very purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Header6\"><strong>Alfalfa \u2013 Not from \u201cThe Little Rascals\u201d<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Originally grown for livestock feed, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Herbs\/Alfalfa\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"alfalfa (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">alfalfa<\/a> has been popular for its rich content of vitamins, minerals and proteins. At some point in time, it transitioned into an herbal remedy for humans. Today alfalfa can be found in nutritional supplements, seeds or sprouts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"    src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/beeswax-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"beeswax\" class=\"wp-image-8310\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/beeswax-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/beeswax-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/beeswax-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/beeswax.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Header7\"><strong>One surprise ingredient &#8211; beeswax<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Beeswax-Honey-and-Propolis\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Beeswax (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Beeswax<\/a> is created by the worker bee to make the cell walls of the honeycomb. It can range in color from light to dark. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How is beeswax obtained?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Honey is removed by melting the honeycomb<\/li><li>The wax is strained to remove impurities<\/li><li>Residue is pressed to extract remaining wax<\/li><li>Purified wax is poured into molds<\/li><li>Beeswax solidifies<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>What is beeswax used for?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Candles<\/li><li>Facial creams<\/li><li>Ointments<\/li><li>Furniture and floor wax<\/li><li>Lip balm<\/li><li>Cosmetics<\/li><li>Leather treatment<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more now about the importance of veggies in your diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"#Header0\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Back To Top\u25b2<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Individual results may vary.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Vegetable\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"    src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/veggie-cta.jpg\" alt=\"browse vegetable\" class=\"wp-image-8311\" width=\"240\" height=\"428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/veggie-cta.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/veggie-cta-168x300.jpg 168w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mom was right when she said, &#8220;Eat your vegetables. They&#8217;re good for you.&#8221; Veggies should be a part of your daily diet and here&#8217;s why. In this Healthy Insight: What is a vegetable? The tasty tomato Super-strong spinach The crunchy carrot Pleasing parsley Alfalfa &#8211; not from &#8220;The Little Rascals&#8221; One surprise ingredient &#8211; beeswax<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":8306,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7043","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-health-and-wellness"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7043"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7043"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7043\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8312,"href":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7043\/revisions\/8312"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8306"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7043"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7043"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7043"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}